Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
Meet Shakira LaFond ’11
Shakira's best course she didn't want to take but ended up liking was Facilities Management. A few classroom field trips changed her mind.
Meet Andrew Kaherl ’11
Andrew interned with a minor league hockey team and formed the new Sports Management Student Association Club to help students network and get experience in the world of sports. He hopes to someday own a team in the National Hockey League.
The major in Sports Management provides you with a working knowledge of sports from an operational perspective. It enables you to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work in sports and fitness-related industries.
You will study courses in:
- sports marketing
- sports law
- sports and society
- facilities management
- event planning
Internships are not required, but most students take advantage of these opportunities to gain experience and make contact for future employment. Students majoring in Sports Management are also required to complete a 20-credit minor in Business Administration.
Business and Sports Management
The integrated major in Business and Sports Management enables you to take a large number of credits in business administration and sports management while earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Strengths of the program
- Outstanding and flexible internship experiences, including ties with the professional sports community in Portland
- Close personal attention and mentoring by faculty
Sports Management Minor
A minor in Sports Management is available and requires 20 credit hours.
A winning experience
For sports management major
and field hockey standout Courtney Rague ’11, working
firsthand with two minor league sports teams last year
put her on the path to a winning career. Courtney and
her classmates in Sports Marketing helped to market
“SJC Night at the Maine Red Claws” during the team’s
inaugural season through on-campus promotional
events. Then Courtney clinched a double play as a
marketing intern with the Portland Sea Dogs. With
two winning business experiences on her résumé, she
returned to work with the Red Claws as an intern working
on in-game events and promotions. Courtney says
all these experiences let her explore career options,
gain skills for future jobs and build her confidence.
In fact, as a result of all of her real-world experience, she is now the Sales Director of Tickets with the Portland Sea Dogs.
Behind the scenes
Student interns learn how the world of professional sports operates. Read more
